clearing one's throat; cough
on and after; from ... onward; since
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
chief; main; principal; important
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
reaching; attaining; arrival
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
one grade; first-class; primary
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
legend; folklore; tradition
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
schedule; program; programme; agenda
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
feeling; sense; impression
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
baton (of command); order; command; direction
power; might; authority; influence
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
departure; leaving; setting off
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset